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Watch: LOU GRAMM Performs FOREIGNER Classics In Red Bank, New Jersey
The Jim Powers YouTube channel has uploaded video of original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm performing on Friday, February 9 at the Count Basie Center For The Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey as part of his "Lou Gramm All Stars" tour. Check it out below. In October 2022, Gramm was asked during an appe...February 10, 2024
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MARK KNOPFLER Enlists TONY IOMMI, BRIAN MAY, ALEX LIFESON, SLASH And Others For New Version Of 'Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)'
On March 15, Mark Knopfler will release a new, special recording of his anthemic "Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)" to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and its American equivalent Teen Cancer America. Performed by MARK KNOPFLER'S GUITAR HEROES, produced by his longtime collaborator Guy Fletche...February 8, 2024
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ROB HALFORD On Metal Community: 'We Look At Each Other And We Embrace Each Other, Because We Love Heavy Metal'
During an appearance on the "Loudwire Nights" radio show, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about the importance of his band's connection with its fans, particularly when it comes to performing live. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When you see PRIEST now, it's an event because, i...February 7, 2024
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DEEP PURPLE Announces 'Machine Head: Super Deluxe Edition'
DEEP PURPLE unleashed one of the best guitar riffs since the invention of rock and roll with "Smoke On The Water", a song dubbed the "Beethoven's 5th of hard rock." Since its 1972 debut on "Machine Head", the song and the album have left an indelible mark on music, inspiring countless bands around t...February 6, 2024
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On Making 'Invincible Shield' Album: 'We've Always Kept It Real, And We Always Will'
In a new interview with Alan Ovington, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about the songwriting and recording process for the band's upcoming studio album, "Invincible Shield", which will arrive on March 8 via Sony Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the process of making...February 5, 2024
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Watch: SCOTT TRAVIS Performs JUDAS PRIEST And AC/DC Classics With PRIEST/DC In Auburn, California
JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis performed with the California-based JUDAS PRIEST-AC/DC cover band called PRIEST/DC on February 3 at Pistol Pete's in Auburn, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. PRIEST/DC features vocalist Jeff Martin from RACER X. Martin was also previous...February 4, 2024
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DEE SNIDER Says He Was Inspired By 'IRON MAIDEN Gallop' While Writing TWISTED SISTER Classic 'I Wanna Rock'
In a recent interview with VRP Rocks, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider spoke about the creation of the band's classic song "I Wanna Rock", which originally appeared on the 1984 album "Stay Hungry". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I got in my mind that — this is 1983 I'm writ...February 2, 2024
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JUDAS PRIEST Releases 'Crown Of Horns' Music Video
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have released the official music video for "Crown Of Horns", the third single from their upcoming studio album, "Invincible Shield". You can check it out below. "Invincible Shield" will arrive on March 8, 2024 via Sony Music. The official music videos for the...February 2, 2024
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EUROPE's IAN HAUGLAND On Upcoming Album: 'The Chemistry Is Still There'
In a new interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, EUROPE drummer Ian Haugland spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2017's "Walk The Earth" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've got a pretty busy schedule, at least for the first half of this year, doing the...February 1, 2024
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FRANK BELLO On Upcoming ANTHRAX Album: 'We Stepped Up The Heaviness'
In a new interview with Rodney McG, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello offered an update on the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We officially finished drums, bass and guitar, which is great. I know my bass tracks ar...January 31, 2024
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JUDAS PRIEST Announces 'Invincible Shield' U.K. 'In Conversation' Events For Early March
To celebrate the forthcoming release of their latest album "Invincible Shield", British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST will hold two special "in conversation" events with a special guest host. The first event will take place on Saturday, March 2 at Pryzm Kingston (with Banquet Records) in London,...January 26, 2024
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Lucifer V
When the Devil invented rock 'n' roll, this is almost certainly what he had in mind. Not entirely surprisingly, "Lucifer V" is the fifth album by LUCIFER. Like its predecessors (doomy debut "Lucifer" possibly excepted),  it sounds like a candlelit riot in some ornately decorated but seedy dive b...January 24, 2024
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MR. BUNGLE Announces May 2024 U.S Tour Dates
MR. BUNGLE continues to extend its 2024 world tour, adding headlining dates to cities the band has not visited since the turn of the millennium, with newly announced performances now also slated for the Southeastern and Midwestern U.S. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 26 at 10 a.m. local time...January 23, 2024
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NORTHLANE Announces 'Mirror's Edge' EP
Australian heavy vanguards NORTHLANE have announced their new EP, "Mirror's Edge", out April 12. Alongside the news comes the colossal new single "Miasma", featuring Winston McCall from PARKWAY DRIVE. "Miasma" is a throwback to NORTHLANE's early heavy canon with its scathing and complex guitars, dyn...January 23, 2024
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RICHIE FAULKNER: GLENN TIPTON's 'Creative Mind' Was Involved In Making Of JUDAS PRIEST's Upcoming Album 'Invincible Shield'
JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner says that Glenn Tipton's "creative mind" was involved in the making of the band's upcoming album, "Invincible Shield". Tipton was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease more ten years ago — after being stricken by the condition at least half a decade earlier — but announce...January 21, 2024
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